What a beautiful novel of connecting short stories. Each story is told in very unique ways. In the center of each story is a house and an orchard. ItsWhat a beautiful novel of connecting short stories. Each story is told in very unique ways. In the center of each story is a house and an orchard. Its inhabitants arrive and make it their own. It is truly a writing masterpiece....more
I loved this book. So many stories told and woven together. The food theme and recipes add to the story. Eva is in the center of many other lives and I loved this book. So many stories told and woven together. The food theme and recipes add to the story. Eva is in the center of many other lives and characters that you will never forget. ...more
I could not put this incredible thriller down!!! Set during a raging blizzard at an ocean front hotel, The Ocean House, Maddie Morrison is found murdeI could not put this incredible thriller down!!! Set during a raging blizzard at an ocean front hotel, The Ocean House, Maddie Morrison is found murdered and her daughter is missing. Luanne brings back characters from her previous thriller Last Day to help with the investigation. She gives us twists along the way that will truly keep you gussing until the very last page!...more
Any review I write will not give this amazing book justice. The Huck Finn tales told in the voice of Jim. Heartbreaking, hopeful, courageous and just Any review I write will not give this amazing book justice. The Huck Finn tales told in the voice of Jim. Heartbreaking, hopeful, courageous and just beautiful. I can still hear James' voice and will never forget him....more
I loved this collection of short stories and novella. The writing is perfection! Amor Towles so beautifully tells stories of lives that are touched anI loved this collection of short stories and novella. The writing is perfection! Amor Towles so beautifully tells stories of lives that are touched and changed by one single person or action. All in the timing and the decisions made lives are changed. ...more
This is a good thriller. It started out strong for me and I liked the narration. But then the many twists started and the narration became annoying. IThis is a good thriller. It started out strong for me and I liked the narration. But then the many twists started and the narration became annoying. I had a hard time keeping up at the end. ...more
I listened to this very honest memoir. Lara is the school mom with 4 boys living in an upscale neighborhood. When her addiction completely takes over I listened to this very honest memoir. Lara is the school mom with 4 boys living in an upscale neighborhood. When her addiction completely takes over she begins to steal, lie and puts her boys in danger. This story shows us how hard it is to drag yourself out from under the drugs and how hard it is to survive and thrive in society once you are clean. ...more
This story will hit you in the gut and touch your heart like no other. Global warming and fundamentalist extremists have destroyed the US as we know iThis story will hit you in the gut and touch your heart like no other. Global warming and fundamentalist extremists have destroyed the US as we know it. Lark, his parents and his close friends have journeyed so far across the US and have settled in the mountains where they create their home. But fires are approaching and the end is near to this sanctuary. They find an old boat and head across the sea to Ireland where refugees are still being accepted. This is a story of courage, trust, and hope. It is a hard read but so beautifully written....more
Did you ever read a book and say to yourself how the heck did this author get into my mind? Well, Shannon Reed sure did. I was the girl who climbed thDid you ever read a book and say to yourself how the heck did this author get into my mind? Well, Shannon Reed sure did. I was the girl who climbed the little tree in my uncle's back yard and read while all my cousins played baseball and volleyball. Shannon Reed touches on all things reading. I chuckled at the BOOK IT! program because my daughters when nuts on that one. She has now given me a many books to add to my to read list. Now I have to go dig out my copy of Life After Life which has been sitting on my shelves forever! Cannot wait to meet and hear her at Booktopia!...more
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